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Monday, February 3, 2014

NMCD K-9 Program

In 2013, the New Mexico Corrections Department expanded our STIU
K-9 program! We now have eight working K-9's assisting in NMCD investigations
across the state. Unlike police dogs, which normally only specialize in one
skill, like drugs, bombs or intimidation/control techniques, five of our dogs do it
all!!! The other three concentrate on drug seizures specifically.

STIU K-9's can even sniff out suboxone and cell phones! Pretty
expressive snouts, huh!! Plus, their training makes for some great photos!
Take a minute and check out the pictures!